Ep 384: Reaching The Summit

Ep. 384 Ken and Dave discuss student privacy, a self defense argument in Seattle, professors scared of exposing the truth, Trump’s D.C. enforcement, a shiny new stadium for a high school, and the Alaska summit.

 

• Introduction: Hosts Dave Roberts and Ken Pullin discuss Ken Pullin's head cold and the current state of the Braves.
• UK Undercover Police: A discussion unfolds about UK police utilizing undercover female officers in tight clothing to apprehend men for catcalling, raising significant questions concerning entrapment and Free Speech Rights.
• College Life and Sorority Rush: Ken Pullin shares his daughter's emotional sorority rush experience at Georgia Tech, noting the surprisingly high cost of joining a sorority, which was approximately $5,000.
• "The Boys" TV Series: The hosts analyze the latest season of "The Boys," highlighting its pronounced political leanings and a character seemingly modeled after Kandiss Taylor.
• Georgia Politics and the Lieutenant Governor Race: Updates on the Georgia Lieutenant Governor's race, including David Clark's announcement to run, and a strategic discussion on how candidates aim to raise substantial funds and gain name recognition, referencing Brad Raffensperger's previous campaign tactics.
• Nobel Peace Prize for Trump?: Hillary Clinton's surprising statement that she would nominate Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize if he successfully negotiates a peace deal with Russia that does not involve Ukraine ceding territory.
• Hurricane Erin: A forecast for Hurricane Erin, expected to affect the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico before turning north, potentially reaching a Category 5 strength.
• Voting Records and Derek Dooley: A critical examination of Derek Dooley's sporadic voting record over two decades, which sparks a debate between the obligation to vote versus the right not to vote.
• Sports Broadcasting Blunder: WC (Savannah) displayed a major typo for Falcons' starting quarterback, Michael Penix, accidentally spelling his name as "Michael Penis" during a preseason game.
• Student Privacy and School Devices: An Arizona high school is facing a lawsuit after suspending a student for typing a threat on a school-provided Chromebook, which monitored keystrokes, even though the threat was never sent, prompting questions about student privacy on school devices.
• Self-Defense in Seattle: A one-legged Navy veteran was shot in Seattle after being accosted and accused of "stolen valor," leading to a detailed discussion on self-defense laws and the concept of "stand your ground."
• Public Syllabuses in Georgia: Georgia professors express apprehension regarding a new Board of Regents policy that mandates public syllabuses to be available online, fearing potential backlash over controversial course content.
• DC Takeover: Analysis of Donald Trump's temporary activation of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and administrative adjustments to the DC police department, with hosts noting the unrealistic portrayals by various news outlets regarding the city's safety.
• Buford High School Stadium: Astonishment over Buford, Georgia's new $62 million, 10,000-seat high school football stadium, which includes luxury suites and a large video board, prompting questions about local funding priorities.
• Air Travel News:
  • Spirit Airlines' Dire Outlook: The CEO of Spirit Airlines indicates the company has less than a year remaining if current conditions persist, with past merger attempts having been blocked.
  • TSA Family-Friendly Lines: The TSA is introducing new family-friendly security lines for travelers with children under 12, starting in Orlando (MCO), to streamline the security process.
  • ATL Van Fire: A van caught fire at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's South Terminal, causing minimal disruption.
  • Air Canada Strike: Air Canada flight attendants are on strike, demanding improved pay, resulting in hundreds of thousands of stranded travelers.
  • Nanny's Flight Ordeal: A nanny's viral account of severe food poisoning on a United flight, which led to the aircraft being taken out of service for a hazmat cleanup.
• "Mule of the Week": Laura Loomer is named "Mule of the Week" for her controversial statements, including questioning a Medal of Honor recipient's American birth and making a bizarre comment about Marjorie Taylor Green.
• Trump-Putin Summit: Details and subtle diplomatic signals from the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, including a stealth bomber flyover and Putin's reference to Ukrainians as "brothers."